Euroskeptics Win Election in France, Lose in Netherlands
Marine Le Pen is building her party into a national force. Geert Wilders’ future is in doubt.
Netherlands
Dutch Populist Leader Doubles Down on Anti-Moroccan Remark
Dutch Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders refuses to apologize for leading a racist chant.
Dutch Abandon Ruling Parties in Local Elections
Dissatisfied with Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s economic policy, Dutch voters punish the coalition parties.
German Green Energy Policy Drives Ally into Russia’s Embrace
Unreliable green energy from Germany is hurting Dutch companies.
Dutch EU Exit Report Overlooks Domestic Obstacles
A study that shows the Dutch would be better off outside the EU ignores political realities.
Europe’s “Tea Parties” Would Appal Their American Counterparts
Europe’s populists share Americans’ resentment, but are to their left on economic policy.
Dutch Lose High Credit Rating as Taxes Depress Confidence
“Austerity” in the Netherlands has mostly meant tax increases for businesses and workers.
Danish Nationalists Reject Alliance with Dutch, French
Without the Danish People’s Party, nationalists in France and the Netherlands lack enough allies.
Netherlands Mulls Sending Commandos, Helicopters to Mali
The ruling Labor Party is eager to support the French intervention in West Africa.
Rutte Finds Majority for Budget in Dutch Senate
The Dutch prime minister convinces opposition parties to support his spending plans.
Dutch Opposition Unlikely to Back Coalition in Senate
Without opposition support, Prime Minister Mark Rutte would be unable to pass legislation.
Dutch to Miss Deficit Target Despite More Austerity
More spending cuts and tax increases will more allow the Netherlands to keep its deficit under 3 percent.
Labor Gives In, Netherlands to Buy F-35 Warplanes
The social democrats earlier blocked the F-35.
Dutch Consider More Austerity as Deficit Rises
The government must cut deeper to keep its shortfall under the European treaty limit.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Jointly Contest Election
Both oppose the European Union and Muslim immigration, but the Dutch are socially liberal.